Corrinne Cain says, "I wouldn't be able to work without my (five pairs) ZCoiL shoes."

Corrinne Cain bought her fifth pair of Z-CoiL pain relief footwear today. She purchased most of her shoes at our previous location in Ballard, but now she comes to our Capital Hill location to buy her Z-CoiL shoes.
Her current styles are a brown pair of Z-walker velcro shoes, two pairs of freedom (athletic shoes) blue and white, and a pair of sandals. Today she purchased a pair of work boots.
Corrinne previously had to have the tension on her coils changed to correct her "pronation". This is a medical term relating to the position of her feet during gait. Because the work boots come with enclosed coils, tension re-setting is limited. She will be re-evaluated at a future visit as is necessary to make coil tension adjustments.
She purchased her first pair 10 years ago because of her heel pain. Ten years ago Corrinne saw an OR nurse wearing the Z-CoiL shoes. He was from Arizona. The nurse was wearing the Zcoil shoes because they were helping his plantar fascitis and bone spurs. Corrinne states this is her same problem and the Z-CoiL footwear have helped relieve her pain. She says, "I wouldn't be able to work without wearing my Z-Coils and my custom orthotics."
She has worked as an X-ray technician in the OR since 1971. Since 2001 she has been working at the Swedish First Hill Campus. She plans on retiring in less than 4 years.

Foot Pain Linked to Weight Gain, It Makes Sense

Your Feet Don't Have to Hurt. Add a foot check-up with Dr. Kerch to your weight loss program. Appointments at 206-786-0064

http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/lifestyle/new-study-shows-foot-problems-can-cause-weight-gain?CMP=201112_emailshare

Biotrek Can Be Found Now at "Your 2 Feet"

Bio-Trek is a revolutionary new breed of HYBRID footwear. By combining cushioning, style and support, these shoes help you go the distance--wherever life takes you!.

Incredibly soft, yet resilient cushioning reduces impact to your whole body from the ground up. You'll feel like you're walking on a cloud all day long. PLUS, Built-in orthotic support cradles, protects and stabilizes your foot from your heel to your toes. You'll stand taller and straighter, with renewed energy in every step.

Hybrid Footwear: 1+1=3· As “hybrid” is to a new generation of cars, so Bio-Trek represents a revolutionary new breed of footwear, combining two different elements to create a desirable synergy. In other words, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.o Shoe + orthotic o Cushioning + support = “Do it all” or “Go farther” footwearo Strength + softnesso Work + play Go farther… · By giving you all the foundational support and comfort you need, Bio-Trek shoes help you perform at your peak, to do more and go farther than you ever dreamed you could.

Hybrid Footwear: 1+1=3

· As “hybrid” is to a new generation of cars, so Bio-Trek represents a revolutionary new breed of footwear, combining two different elements to create a desirable synergy. In other words, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

o Shoe + orthotic

o Cushioning + support = “Do it all” or “Go farther” footwear

o Strength + softness

o Work + play

Go farther…

· By giving you all the foundational support and comfort you need, Bio-Trek shoes help you perform at your peak, to do more and go farther than you ever dreamed you could.

Ginnie and Dann Garber Really Believe in These Shoes

Dann Garber has worked in the front end register at Costco. He stands on concrete 8 hours a day. He had 2 foot surgeries.

For one and a half years he was hobbling around, especially at the end of the day, with lots of foot pain.

Dann saw someone in the store wearing them and decided to try them after that person told him how the Z-CoiL footwear helped him.

Dann went online to find us 6-8 months ago. He stepped in the Z-CoiLs and has worn them since that day. He doesn't hobble anymore nor does he have to use the mats to stand.

Ginnie and Dan have been married for 21 years. She says"He couldn't walk up the stairs and it was hard for him to get to work. It's like living with a totally different person since he's been wearing the shoes. He's cheerful now. It's absolutely amazing."

Ginnie bought a pair of titanium colored gladiator style sandals for her trip to Hawaii. They are going on a 14 day cruise leaving from LA to all the Hawaiian islands.

Dann owns a black pair, and his third pair this purchase is a white freedom.

Victoria Buys Two More Pairs in 6 Years

Victoria has been wearing the Z-Coil footwear for the past 6 years. She was born with a birth defect that rotated her hips. Over time this developed into back pain. Rather than have surgery, Victoria heard about the shoes from a woman she met.
The woman told her how she was going to have to quit working and volunteering because of her back pain. Both women obtained back pain relief with the footwear.
Victoria had to have her coils adjusted to compensate for her rotated hips. By rotating her coils into a new tension setting, her hip torque was now better aligned.
Victoria took a lot of cards to hand out to people who ask about the shoes. She recommends Z-CoiLs to everyone who is suffering from back pain.
Her z-coils are pictured with a neighborhood hamburger restaurant sign. Make time to eat at one of several great neighboring restaurants when you come to buy your Z-CoiL footwear.

Jill Andreotti Buys Her 21st Pair

We wanted to do a follow-up to the January post on Jill.
Jill's plantar fascitis began when she was 20 years old. Her heel pain was relentless. She says, "I was on crutches for years and years." Her symptoms began after wearing inappropriate shoes while playing sports- softball, basketball, tennis, and more.
For the next 10 years she had tried electrodes and different medicine for her feet.
When she was 30 years old she came to see Dr. Kerch. As mentioned in the January article, she successfully underwent shockwave therapy. She was among the first in Seattle to wear the Z-CoiL pain relief shoes in 2003. She wears the Z-CoiL shoes "all the time" except for weddings (rarely a pump). She even wears the Z-CoiLs playing tennis.
Jill has worked as a medical technologist for the past 20 years. This occupation has allowed her a flexible lifestyle. She has chosen to live in Seattle working at Harborview and at Children's UW for awhile. She went to Portland for a time and is currently living in Yakima. Jill is excited to be in her second semester at WSU to get her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, graduating as a RN+.
Jill is an amazing success story and advocate for the Z-CoiL shoes. She has 21 pairs of Z-COiL now. Today she purchased the new Bella style.
She likes to have many different styles in order to be ready for her diverse activities. After all these years her gray Zuecos need to be replaced. She also owns two pairs of Mary Janes (grey and black). She has 7 pairs of clogs in 3 different colors. She owns a pair of boots and several athletic Freedom styles.
When folks ask her about the shoes she says, "They saved my life. I might still be on crutches if it wasn't for the shockwave therapy and the Z-CoiL footwear."

Margaret East Finds Cancer Pain Relief With Z-CoiLs

Margaret East was referred to Your 2 Feet from her podiatrist Dr. Ichikawa. She was suffering from Achilles tendinitis, bone spurs on both Achilles, and knee problems. She's had 5 knee soft tissue bursae removals, and plica membrane syndrome in both knees four years ago. The resulting arthritis was limiting her activities and reducing her quality of life.

When Margaret started wearing the Z-CoiL shoes she felt they saved her from being limited to a wheelchair.

Margaret E. bought her first pair of Z-CoiLs three years ago. She purchased the black Taos Clog. Although she liked the easy access in and out of the shoes, she wanted the shoe to be more secure to her foot when she was walking. She did a clever modification to her black taos clog to make it more secure to her foot. She bought a velcro strap from a hardware store to apply over the top of the shoe. This converted her clog to function more like a Mary Jane type of shoe.

The Taos Clog style has advantages at the airport because of easy removal at security. She has had to make frequent trips to the cancer clinic which requires her to slip her shoes off every day to be weighed. Last year she bought two pairs of sandals for the same reason.

Since January of 2008 Margaret has been undergoing chemotherapy for late stage ovarian cancer. Fortunately she is currently in remission with the use of anti-estrogen drugs.

Margaret is a volunteer this year at the Marsha Rivkin Ovarian Cancer Research Center summer run (associated with Swedish Hospital). This annual fundraiser is July 24. For more information please visit their website at www.summerun.org. Margaret invites you to join her team "Musical Margaret".

Margaret has a wealth of information on what causes cancer. I did some research on paraneoplastic syndrome that she mentioned. For more information on how this affects the proteins in your blood which causes joint pain, etc. you can review wikipedia for starters:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraneoplastic_syndrome. Chemotherapy apparently slows down some of these processes, but she still has joint pain and dizziness.

Because of the dizziness she gets from the chemotherapy, Margaret decided to invest in the covered coils. This avoids the tripping hazard around cables and cords. She also likes the look of the enclosed coils. At this most recent visit she bought the Taos Clog strap with the enclosed coils.

When people approach her asking about the Z-CoiL's she's happy to share her experience with them. " The Z-CoiL shoes saved me from a wheelchair. The shoes reduce the impact so I don't get the pain in my heels and knees. The pain used to keep me from walking. Now, wearing the Z-CoiL shoes, I can walk one mile. When I went to Disneyworld, I walked 8 hours a day two weeks ago wearing the Z-CoiL sandal."

The women tell her the sandals are so cute-where did you get them? She tells them about Your 2 Feet. We are located at the bottom of Capital Hill, 1201 Pine St. Seattle 98101. 206-838-7338.

We are so grateful for patrons like Margaret. Her story is so heartwarming. We are proud to have contributed in any way to providing her pain relief.

Foot and Ankle Injuries Plague Dancing Celebrities

Bethesda, MD - Ever-popular television show Dancing with the Stars is now missing one more star. Tom DeLay, current contestant and former House Majority Leader, has offically left the show after being diagnosed with stress fractures in both feet. DeLay is one of many celebrities who have dealt with foot problems on the show. Early treatment and proper medical attention from a foot and ankle expert, a podiatrist, can keep the stars—or anyone—dancing all season long. "Like all rigorous, physical activities, dancing poses an injury risk to the foot and ankle, especially when it’s done for an extended amount of time on a daily basis," said APMA President Ronald D. Jensen, DPM. "There are simple steps that can be taken to prevent foot injuries from occurring and also treatments available to speed healing time and get one back on the dance floor." The love of dance that’s hit the country due to the show’s popularity may have inspired some personal twirls and twists around the kitchen floor. Before trying anything too advanced, take heed of the following podiatrist-approved advice so that you’re not seeing stars: •Always progress slowly at any new activity or sport. •Wear shoes specifically for the activity. •Stop at the first sign of pain, and immediately visit a podiatrist if sudden and severe pain is felt. Some of the most memorable Dancing with the Stars contestants, their foot ailments and proper treatment methods are: Tom DeLay: Foot Stress Fractures. Stress fractures usually occur from overuse. Repeated impact or stresses on the bone can lead to a small crack and continued activity on the injured foot can cause the small fracture to penetrate completely through the bone. Pain and swelling will often indicate a pre-stress fracture and appropriate treatment at this stage age may avoid a complete stress fracture. Treatment from a podiatrist is imperative to minimize healing time. Misty-May Treanor: Ruptured Achilles Tendon. The Achilles tendon runs from the heel to the calf and while it’s the thickest and strongest tendon in the body, explosive activities such as jumping can be to blame for the rupture of the Achilles. The tendon is "ruptured" when a complete tear has taken place right above the ankle. There may be warning signs prior to the rupture including pain and swelling – early treatment by a podiatrist may avoid a rupture. Lance Bass: Broken Toe. Broken toes are not uncommon in the sports world; they can occur from trauma or repetitive movement. Swelling, stiffness, bruising and even a deformed shape may indicate a broken toe. A podiatrist will take x-rays to confirm the break and then prescribe appropriate treatment. In serious cases taping, casting or surgery may be necessary. Kristi Yamaguchi: Ankle Injury. Ankle injuries, including sprains, most commonly occur when the ankle rolls outward, caused by activities done both during dancing and everyday life. There are varying degrees of an ankle sprain, and treatment from a podiatrist is always recommended. Implement the R.I.C.E. treatment for a sprain as soon as possible: * Rest - do not walk on the ankle. * Ice - keeps swelling down. * Compression - bandages can immobilize the ankle preventing further damage. * Elevation - place the ankle above the heart as much as possible within the first 48 hours of injury. For more foot health information, visit www.apma.org. Founded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is the nation's leading and recognized professional organization for doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs). DPMs are podiatric physicians and surgeons, also known as podiatrists, qualified by their education, training and experience to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle and structures of the leg. The medical education and training of a DPM includes four years of undergraduate education, four years of graduate education at an accredited podiatric medical college and two or three years of hospital residency training. APMA has 53 state component locations across the United States and its territories, with a membership of close to 12,000 podiatrists.